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AG warns Floridians about disaster-related scams following Debby
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is warning state residents to be cautious of price gouging, disaster scams and fraud in the aftermath of Hurricane Debby.
Florida AG activates Price Gouging Hotline as Debby moves across state
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has activated the state’s Price Gouging Hotline following the declaration of a state of emergency for areas of the state being affected by Debby after it hit the state’s Gulf Coast early Monday before being downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm.
AGs blast Treasury over fearmonging against de-banking bans
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is leading 19 other state attorneys general in opposition to the Biden administration’s claim that state laws preventing de-banking are a “national security threat.”
Work begins in Florida to enact expert evidence rule reform
In the last few months, five states have adopted amendments to their expert evidence admissibility rules to conform with an recently amended federal rule.
Moody joins group of AGs urging Senate to pass SAVE Act
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has joined a coalition of other state AGs asking the United States Senate to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act) to ensure election integrity by protecting United States elections from illegal voters.
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Venezuelan dealer sues Caterpillar for $100M, alleges fraudulent conduct
A Venezuelan company has sued Caterpillar for more than $100 million claiming it was stabbed in the back through fraudulent conduct.
Man says he was fired by Amazon a day after being approved for FMLA
A North Miami Beach man says Amazon fired him after he applied for time off under the Family Medical Leave Act.
Moody lead coalition asking judge to deny Trump gag order in classified documents case
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is co-leading a coalition of 24 state attorneys general in urging a federal court to reject special counsel Jack Smith’s request for a gag order in former President Donald Trump’s classified documents case.
Moody helps lead $700M settlement with J&J regarding talc products
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody helped lead a bipartisan coalition of 43 attorneys general that reached a $700 million nationwide settlement to resolve allegations related to the marketing of Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder and body powder products that contained talc.
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Fort Pierce poet accuses Taylor Swift of stealing lyrics, choreography
A Fort Pierce woman alleges Taylor Swift has stolen lyrics songs using poems from two of her books as well as choreography.
Group of AGs ask appeals court to declare new EPA power plant rule unlawful
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is co-leading a group of 25 AGs asking a federal appeals court to declare a new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rule on power plants illegal.
AGs urge federal court to review EPA’s new tailpipe emissions rules
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a group of 25 states calling on a federal appeals court to review the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s new rule on car tailpipes.
Woman sues United after she's injured by fellow passenger exiting plane
A Riviera Beach woman has filed a lawsuit against United Airlines claiming she was injured by a fellow passenger who was rushing to get off of the airplane.
W.Va., nine other states file challenge to SEC climate disclosure rule
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is spearheading a lawsuit that will challenge a new rule that would require companies to report climate-related risks.
Man blames Carnival after he was kicked by donkey on cruise stop
A Florida man has sued Carnival Cruise Lines after he was kicked by a donkey during a stop at Grand Turk.
Former bartender says Hooters discriminated against her because of her age
TAMPA – A former bartender has filed an age discrimination lawsuit against Hooters.
Former Trump adviser warns of defamation, fraudulent use of name
TALLAHASSEE, Florida – A former adviser to President Donald Trump says her ex-husband fraudulently and inappropriately invoked her name during a disciplinary hearing before a Florida Department of Health board.
Pillow Fight Championship hits former employee with trademark suit
A Florida company has sued a former employee claiming he has infringed on its use of the website www.pillowfightchampionship.com.
AGs accuse Meta of harming youth mental health through social media platforms
CHARLESTON — A bipartisan group of 33 state attorneys general have sued Meta alleging the company knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Instagram and its other social media platforms that purposefully addict children and teens.
Group of AGs demand Biden fix immigration policies, secure border
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a coalition of 27 attorneys general in a legal filing demanding President Biden fix unlawful immigration policies and secure the border.